A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Heritage Christian University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 553% more male students than female students enrolled at Heritage Christian University with a gender ratio of 87% men to 13% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Heritage Christian University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
87%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
124
|
| Women |
19
|
Heritage Christian University serves a low number of students outside of Alabama, with 33 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
33%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
100% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 58.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 46.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101453 IPEDS survey data for Heritage Christian University.